Obituaries
Marjorie M. Day
Jan 24, 2019
Marjorie M. Day, age 94, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. Marjorie was born January 18, 1925 in Antigo to the late Edwin and Zelma (Braun) Krueger. She was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1942. Marjorie was a member of American Legion Axillary Post 377, served as the secretary of AARP Chapter 1602, and...
Gary Dean Strasser
Jan 23, 2019
Gary Dean Strasser, Sr. passed away at his home In Deerbrook, WI, the morning of January 23, 2019. Gary was born in Antigo, WI Feb. 15, 1946 to the late Leeland and Norma Strasser. He grew up on a farm north of Antigo and lived there with his parents, brother, and two sisters until he was 9 years old....
Eugene "Gene" Lowell Gordy
Jan 15, 2019
Eugene "Gene" Lowell Gordy, age 79, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Gene was born on June 6, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Chester Alcott and Lillian Marion (Anger) Gordy. He was united in marriage to Lois Mary Koszarek on September 26, 1995 in Milwaukee. Gene was a union painter in Milwaukee. In 2011 he...
Laverne A. Duchan
Jan 12, 2019
Laverne A. Duchan died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 92 years old. She was born in Polar on October 5, 1926, daughter of the late Frank and Alma (Wierschke) Blasczyk. She married Floyd Duchan on April 27, 1946 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo, and...
Michael J. Hickey
Jan 11, 2019
Michael "Mike" J. Hickey III, of Post Lake, passed away January 11, 2019 at his home, under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 77 years old. Mike was born on March 15, 1941 in Milwaukee to the late Michael J. II and Helen (Coblentz) Hickey. He married Patrecia "Patti" McNeil on November 9, 1963 in...
Suzanne "Suzie" Tomany
Jan 10, 2019
Suzanne "Suzie" Tomany died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her home in Deerbrook. She was 81 years old. She was born June 15, 1937 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Roy and Genevieve (Sauncey) Vick. She married George Marshall, and he preceded her in death. She later married David "Diggers" Tomany on June 8, 1968 at St. John the...
Jack Nelson
Jan 8, 2019
Jack Nelson, age 82, of Elcho, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home. Jack was born on May 4, 1936 to the late Shirley and Pearl (Cummings) Nelson. On June 18, 1958, he was united in marriage to Lynn Reynolds. She survives. Jack was journeyman pressman at Daniels Packaging, later known as Banta, then Printpack. He also...
Richard A. Skinner
Jan 2, 2019
Richard "Dick" A. Skinner, age 81, died January 2, 2019 at the home of his daughter, Kendra, after a brief illness. Dick was born on October 7, 1937 to the late William and Viola (Pankratz) Skinner. He was united in marriage to Kay (nee Krueger) Lenzner on October 4, 1985. Kay survives. Dick was a graduate of Antigo High...
George R. Schmiester
Dec 31, 2018
George Rudolph Schmiester, age 90, of Antigo died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. George was born on January 1, 1928 in Antigo to the late George and Anna (Pekarik) Schmiester. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1945. Following high school George ventured to California and worked in Yosemite National Park. He later...
Blanche Sailer
Dec 31, 2018
Blanche Emma Sailer died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of LeRoyer Hospice and her family. She was 95 years old. She was born March 17, 1923 in Greenwood, WI, daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Poirier) Long. Blanche moved to Antigo with her family at the age of 9. She married...
Linda Schuett
Dec 27, 2018
Linda Marie Schuett, longtime area resident, died at her home in Antigo on Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was 68 years old. She was born March 20, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI, daughter of Joan (Starks) Hasse and the late Emil Hasse. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Antigo High School, and she was employed as supervisor at Burger King....
Earl Draeger
Dec 27, 2018
Earl Draeger, age 83, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care Hospice. Earl was born on October 18, 1935 to the late Paul Emil and Laura Ann (Draheim) Draeger in Town of Harrison. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Teal on October 13, 1956 St. Paul's...
Gloria Jean Arndt
Dec 21, 2018
Gloria Jean Arndt, age 78, of the Town of Polar, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home. Gloria was born on October 28, 1940 in Kent to the late George and Mima (Arrowood) Spencer. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Antigo High School. On November 24, 1956 Gloria was united in marriage to Donald...
Janet Olson
Dec 19, 2018
Janet Olson of Antigo, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at The Bay at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation center, under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 75 years old. Janet was born on September 2, 1943 in Merrill to the late Clarence and Margaret (Schultz) Samuelson. She graduated from Merrill High...
Mary Ann Draeger
Dec 15, 2018
Mary Ann Draeger, of Aniwa, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. She was 79 years old. She was born December 27, 1938 in Antigo, daughter of the late Lyle Teal, Sr. and Mary (Pilecky) Teal. She married Earl Draeger on October 13, 1956 in Aniwa, and he survives. Mrs. Draeger dairy farmed with her family for...
Rosalie Ann Packard
Dec 11, 2018
Rosalie Ann Packard, entered into the world on December 11, 2018 looking into the eyes of Jesus. Rosalie was loved from her beginning by her parents, Alexandria Harris and Robert Packard. She was also loved by her maternal grandparents, Pam Matuszewski and Joe Grab of Antigo, maternal great grandparents, David and Susan Matuszewski of Antigo, paternal grandparents, Deana Schallie...
Stanley Gehrke
Dec 7, 2018
Stanley E. Gehrke, age 95, of Antigo, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of Le Royer Hospice. Stanley was born on May 26, 1923 to the late Fred and Eleanor (Scheer) Gehrke in Grafton, WI. He graduated from Grafton High School and then served in the US Army during World War II. He was...
Gerhart "Gary" Max Henry Kieper
Dec 5, 2018
Gerhart "Gary" Kieper, of Antigo, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 93 years old. He was born September 10, 1925 in Polar, son of the late Reinhart W. and Eleanora (Parson) Kieper. He married Adeline Shank, daughter of Emil and Amanda (Koch) Shank on February 15, 1947 at St....
Louise Francl
Dec 2, 2018
Louise Dala Francl, lifelong area resident, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 under the care of her family, LeRoyer Hospice, and Care Partners Assisted Living. She was 88 years old. She was born December 31, 1929 in Polar, daughter of the late Ernest and Bernice (Zager) Brandt. She married James Francl on Feb. 19, 1949 in Polar, and he preceded...
Sally Jo Benes
Nov 15, 2018
Sally Jo Benes, lifelong Antigo resident, died at her home under the care of her family and LeRoyer Hospice on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was 72 years old. Sally was born October 23, 1946 in Antigo, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Turney) Swoboda. She married Anton "Butch" Benes on December 7, 1968, and he survives. She...
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